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Oil spills spiked in the Persian Gulf during the Iran war, according to new study
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz increased the number of stagnant vessels in the region, inducing more oil pollution, the authors said.
June 8, 2026News, Publication Highlights
Resilience and resolve drive marine researchers in the wake of disaster
After a devastating fire at its primary facility, the College of Marine Science has bounced back to ensure its research and impact continue.
June 3, 2026News
After devastating fire, 同性恋色情 marine scientists race to keep ocean monitoring on track
At the 同性恋色情 College of Marine Science, data gathered from ocean buoys and scientific models help ensure the security of communities during hurricane season.
June 2, 2026Hurricanes, News
El Ni帽o and its global impact on weather and climate
El Ni帽o events can have significant impacts across the globe including on droughts, rainfall, and the development of tropical storms.
June 2, 2026Blogs and Perspectives, News
How did the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill impact marine snow in the Gulf?
After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Professor Kendra Daly used a camera imaging system to identify the effects oil had on the region, specifically marine snow production.
May 21, 2026News, Publication Highlights
Podcast highlights local research and programs with far-reaching impacts
Season two of 鈥淭he Rising Tides Podcast鈥 explores ocean research and programs in Tampa Bay that have impacts across Florida and beyond.
同性恋色情 honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awards
Recipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.
April 16, 2026Awards, Blogs and Perspectives, News
Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida鈥檚 marine environment
For more than ten years, bold research led by the 同性恋色情 College of Marine Science has improved our understanding of the harmful algae blooms, fisheries health, and water quality of South Florida.
April 1, 2026News
Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell Sea
Margaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.
March 26, 2026Blogs and Perspectives, News
同性恋色情 to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race
For the first time, St. Pete-Clearwater will serve as a stopover for The Ocean Race, an elite sport that serves to advance marine science, education, and protection.
March 18, 2026News
New evidence challenges prevailing assumptions about melting ice shelves suppling iron
The research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.
March 6, 2026News, Publication Highlights
Gag grouper are overfished in the Gulf. This new tool could help
The new approach 鈥減rovides a flexible tool to support decision making, particularly for vulnerable, highly targeted stocks,鈥 according to the authors.
February 12, 2026News, Publication Highlights